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Medfield Sports Report: Warriors Finding Early Success this Winter

Many of the Medfield High School winter athletic programs are off to strong starts this season. Here’s how each team looks coming out of winter break.

The Medfield High School winter sports teams are showing early signs of strength that could lead to long-term success for many of Big Blue’s programs. Three weeks into the 2011-2012 winter seasons at Medfield High School, two programs are unbeaten (boys’ hockey and girls’ basketball), while two others boast winning records (girls’ hockey and boys’ and girls’ track). Here’s a team-by-team look at how the Warriors have fared in the early going this season. Boys’ Basketball (3-3, 2-2) The early season highlights include beating defending Tri-Valley League champion Hopkinton, 72-58 on Dec. 16 and rival Dover-Sherborn, 47-46 on Dec. 20. Warriors’ head coach Herb Grace also notched his 300th career victory over the holiday break when Medfield …

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Patch Facts

Three Things To Do This Weekend: Feb. 26-27

What's on tap for this weekend around Medfield.

Looking for a few things to do this weekend? Medfield Patch provided you some suggestions on Thursday in our weekly feature, Get Out! and now we are highlighting three things you need to know around town. 

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Medfield Girls' Gymnastics Places 3rd In MIAA Sectionals, On To State Championships

This is the first time the Medfield/Dover-Sherborn/Ashland squad has qualified for the States.

The Medfield/Ashland/Dover-Sherborn girls' gymnastics team placed third in the MIAA Sectionals on Saturday.  The squad now moves on to the State Championships on Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. at Shrewsbury High School. This is the first time the squad has qualified for the States.

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Warriors Game Day

Medfield High School Hoops, Swim, Gymnastics Teams In Action Tonight

Previews and predictions for today's high school action.

Friday is a busy day for Medfield High School athletics as five teams are in action tonight. The boys' and girls' basketball teams tip-off against familiar foe Millis at 6:30 p.m., the boys' and girls' swim teams jump in the pool against Hopkinton and the gymnastics team hits the mat against Needham at 4 p.m. Boys' Basketball: Medfield (4-3) at Millis (2-4) Millis High Gym, 6:30 p.m. The Warriors cross the border and head for Millis, looking for their fifth straight victory after starting the season 0-3. On Tuesday, Medfield defeated Ashland, 48-32. Freshman Drew Shea led the team with 18 points and senior guard Ben Coutinho added 17 in the 16-point victory. "It wasn't a pretty game as points were hard to come by," said MHS head coach Herb…

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Warriors' Week Ahead In Sports

Warriors Look to Build On Impressive Week

Medfield High School's winter sports teams racked up the wins last week, look to build on that success.

The Medfield High School winter sports teams have yet to lose a game in 2011.  Since the calendar turned to January each winter sport racked up wins in the first week of the New Year. Every Warrior team is playing well and gaining momentum in their respective season. Here's a look at what each team faces this week: Boys' Basketball:  The Warriors are building confidence with each game of the season and as a result have rattled off three straight wins to even their record at 3-3. Medfield hits the road for two games this week. The team will be in Ashland on Tuesday and Millis on Friday. Both games tip-off at 6:30 p.m.  Girls' Basketball: Medfield continues to hold a tight grip on first place in the Tri-Valley League after two more TVL …

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Warriors Game Day

Quick Turnaround for Boys' Hockey

Preview of today's Warriors' games with predictions.

The Medfield High School boys' hockey team did not get much time to savor the program's first ever victory over Medway Wednesday, a 4-2 decision at Veteran's Arena in Franklin.  The Warriors are back on the ice tonight, traveling to Billerica to face-off against Shawsheen Valley Tech at 8 p.m. In other Medfield High action, Warriors' gymnastics hits the mat for a meet against Algonquin at 6 p.m. Boys' Hockey:  Medfield at Shawsheen Valley Tech 100 Cook St., Billerica, 8 p.m. The Warriors are playing on back-to-back nights after a tough, physical win over Medway Wednesday. Medfield suffered two injuries, one of them being Tom Graham and will need younger players to step up and fill those holes. Goalie Connor Roddy was a bright spot for the …

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Warriors' Week Ahead In Sports

Warriors Return to Action This Week

Medfield High begins post winter break schedule this week.

Good news sports fans, the break is over and it is time for the Medfield High School winter sports teams to return to game action. Here's a look at what each team has slated for this week:  Girls' Basketball: The 5-0 Warriors host Westwood at 5 p.m. Tuesday and travel to Bellingham for a 6:30 p.m. tip-off Friday.  Boys' Basketball:  The 1-3 Warriors host Westwood at 6:30 p.m. – following the girls' varsity game – on Tuesday and host Bellingham Friday at 6:30 p.m.  Girls' Hockey: The 4-0 Warriors travel to Hyannis for a 4 p.m. game against Barnstable High on Wednesday before returning home for a Saturday night game (8 p.m.) against North Quincy.  Boys' Hockey: The 2-1-1 Warriors are coming off a split in the Big Ham Cup tournament in Bourne…

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Dec. 18

What to look for around town and on Patch today.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. Show support for the Medfield High girls' hockey program today by visiting the Warriors at the Blue Moon Bagel Café on Main Street from 9am – 3pm for Calendar Fundraiser Event. 2. Medfield boys' and girls' indoor track have meets at 9 a.m. against Ashland at Holliston. 3. Medfield girls' gymnastics host Acton-Boxborough at Medfield High at 1:30 p.m. 4. Medfield boys' ice hockey opens its season on the road against Holliston. Game is in Franklin and the puck drops at 6:30 p.m. 5. Medfield girls' ice hockey will cap…

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